Theatrical Headdress

29-96-830

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-96-830
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Paper | Silk | Glass | Metal
Description

Blue theatrical headdress. Two pieces. Blue silk glued to leather form. Inlaid with mirrors. Gold detail on seams. Long wing-shaped piece at the back embossed with red and gold on both sides.

Height 22 cm
Length 17 cm
Width 45 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number No 5 6 pieces - Other Number

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